Chicago Area Birds
Author : Steven Mlodinow
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 19,24 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : Steven Mlodinow
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 19,24 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : Michael L. P. Retter
Publisher : American Birding Association S
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,76 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781935622628
The diverse habitats of Illinois--savannas, rivers, marshes, forests, and beaches--offer a home for hundreds of types of birds throughout the year. And as one of the important "flyover states," Illinois welcomes hundreds of species of migrating birds during the spring and fall. From the shores of Lake Michigan in the north to the central Great Plains to the magnificent Shawnee National Forest, Illinois is a magnificent state for birds and birders. Written by a third-generation Illinoisan birder and filled with over 500 color images of birds in native habitats, this is the perfect companion for anyone interested in learning about the natural history and diversity of the state's birds and when and where to find them.
Author : Peggy Macnamara
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 16,63 MB
Release : 2013-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 022604629X
Tiny ruby-throated hummingbirds weighing less than a nickel fly from the upper Midwest to Costa Rica every fall, crossing the six-hundred-mile Gulf of Mexico without a single stop. One of the many creatures that commute on the Mississippi Flyway as part of an annual migration, they pass along Chicago’s lakefront and through midwestern backyards on a path used by their species for millennia. This magnificent migrational dance takes place every year in Chicagoland, yet it is often missed by the region’s two-legged residents. The Art of Migration uncovers these extraordinary patterns that play out over the seasons. Readers are introduced to over two hundred of the birds and insects that traverse regions from the edge of Lake Superior to Lake Michigan and to the rivers that flow into the Mississippi. As the only artist in residence at the Field Museum, Peggy Macnamara has a unique vantage point for studying these patterns and capturing their distinctive traits. Her magnificent watercolor illustrations capture flocks, movement, and species-specific details. The illustrations are accompanied by text from museum staff and include details such as natural histories, notable features for identification, behavior, and how species have adapted to environmental changes. The book follows a gentle seasonal sequence and includes chapters on studying migration, artist’s notes on illustrating wildlife, and tips on the best ways to watch for birds and insects in the Chicago area. A perfect balance of science and art, The Art of Migration will prompt us to marvel anew at the remarkable spectacle going on around us.
Author : Stephen Pruett-Jones
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,5 MB
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691204411
"The first book to look at naturalized parrots with a global perspective, with a wide range of chapters by 36 leading researchers"--
Author : Allen Hemberger
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 13,11 MB
Release : 2020-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781733008815
Author : Joel Greenberg
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 40,61 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0226306496
"In A Natural History of the Chicago Region, Greenberg takes you on a journey that begins with European explorers and settlers and hasn't ended yet. Along the way he introduces you to the physical forces that have shaped the area from southeastern Wisconsin to northern Indiana and Berrien County in Michigan; the various habitat types present in the region and how European settlement has affected them; and the insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, and mammals found in presettlement times, then amid the settlers and now amid the skyscrappers. In all, Greenberg chronicles the development of nineteen counties in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin across centuries of ecological, technological, and social transformations."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Paul D. Kyle
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 26,50 MB
Release : 2005-02-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603445900
Chimney Swifts, birds that nest and roost in chimneys, have been historically abundant in North America. But by the late 1980s, the number of swifts migrating to North America from the Amazon River Basin had declined. A growing number of people across North America are now constructing nesting towers and conducting Chimney Swift conservation projects in their own communities. With Chimney Swift Towers, concerned bird conservationists have a step-by-step guide to help them create more habitat for these beneficial, insect-eating birds. Chimney Swift experts Paul and Georgean Kyle give directions for building freestanding wooden towers, wooden kiosk towers, masonry towers, and other structures. Included are - design basics, - lists of materials needed, - useful diagrams and photographs, - and detailed instructions on site preparation, tower construction, installation, and maintenance. Anyone with basic woodworking or masonry skills and an interest in wildlife conservation will find this publication helpful. That includes do-it-yourselfers, homeowners involved in creating backyard habitat for wildlife, landscape and structural architects, park and wildscape managers, wildlife management area professionals, nature centers, garden centers, scout troops, and other civic organizations in search of community service projects.
Author : Lynne Carpenter
Publisher :
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780875805825
Identifying more than 250 top sites for birding within a 65-mile radius from downtown Chicago, this useful guide provides maps, directions, and other information essential for discovering the birds of the area in their natural habitats. The most thorough guide of its kind, it covers nineteen counties of the greater Chicago area. A Birder's Guide to the Chicago Region includes detailed descriptions of local habitats and maps that show where to find birds in nearby Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan, as well as Illinois. While providing a wealth of practical information, the guide is enriched with insightful accounts of the natural history and ecology of particular areas. An essential guide for either beginning or experienced birders, this book will appeal to anyone who appreciates nature and wants to learn more about the natural history, ecology, and especially the birds of the Chicago area.
Author : David W. Steadman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 46,50 MB
Release : 2006-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226771423
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Author : Chris Fisher
Publisher : Lone Pine Pub
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 34,11 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781551050805
These attractive guides identify the birds most likely to be seen in your city's backyards, streets and parks. Introduces the fascinating and popular pastime of bird-watching. Includes advice on building feeders and birdhouses. Color illustrations help you identify birds quickly while the text provides interesting information about each bird. These books are easy-to-use references for the urban birdwatcher.